Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed House Bill 1175, which seeks to create more transparency about healthcare costs, according to jacksonville.com.
Here are five highlights:
1. State Sen. Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island) and state Rep. Chris Sprowls (R-Palm Harbor) sponsored the bill.
2. Effective July 1, the bill creates a website that allows consumers to obtain a price estimate for the entire episode of care at an ASC or hospital.
3. The legislation gives consumers the right to receive a written price estimate from ASCs, hospitals, physicians and medical equipment providers within seven days.
4. In addition to House Bill 1175, Gov. Scott signed other healthcare bills including House Bill 7087, which creates the Telehealth Advisory Council within the Agency for Health Care Administration.
5. Gov. Scott vetoed a bill which provides dentists financial incentives, ranging between $10,000 and $100,000, to practice in Florida's underserved areas.
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